就收购守则而言，要约期间始于本公告日期。公司已向联交所申请于2024年8月14日上午九时正起恢复买卖股份。Anacle (08353) announced that the board of directors noted that on August 9, 2024, the company's share price and trading volume increased. After conducting a reasonable inquiry on the situation, the board learned that some shareholders of the company (who hold a total of 22.44% of the issued shares) have been contacted by an independent third party about a possible transaction. If such a transaction occurs, it may involve a comprehensive tender offer for all issued shares.
According to the announcement by Futu Securities International on August 9, 2024, the trading volume and fill price of Anacle (08353) shares have increased. After conducting a reasonable investigation, the board of directors learned that some shareholders of the company (who jointly hold 22.44% of the issued shares) have been contacted by an independent third party about a potential transaction, which may involve a comprehensive tender offer for all issued shares.
As of the date of this announcement, no agreement has been signed or any proposal has been put forward regarding the possible transaction, nor has there been a definite intention to make a tender offer in accordance with Rule 3.5 of the Code on Takeovers and Mergers.
Regarding the Takeover Code, the offer period begins on the date of this announcement. The company has applied to the Stock Exchange to resume trading of its shares at 9:00 am on August 14, 2024.